Patrick Kiss

About Patrick Kiss

A natural connector and collaborator, I’m known for cultivating C-level relationships and partnerships to drive growth with top-tier companies. I’m an adaptive marketer who leads engagements with strategic and creative thinking designed to generate winning outcomes for businesses. I’ve worked in global markets across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America and have operational and P&L experience as president of BSSP, named Ad Age’s “Best Small Agency,” nationally. I\'m active in the marketing and communications industry, including a stint with Northern California regional board of the 4As, a national talent task force and account management committees. I served as board member and Vice Chairman of Worldwide Partners, a group of independent agencies in 59 countries. For the past four years, I sat on the National Advertising Review Board Advisory Council. I prioritize mentorship and personally coach a range of emerging talent in the marketing and communications community.Outside of work, I serve as a board member of Larkin Street Youth Services, a non-profit dedicated to helping eradicate youth homelessness in the Bay Area, a personal passion, as well as the Northern California Board of Brady United, a national organization committed to gun safety. While I remain a partner of BSSP, I’m no longer in an operational role and am currently helping organizations in the communications and marketing space in the following areas.Specialties- Commercial growth and strategic leadership - Planning for company growth and long-term success- Communications strategy - Talent development, culture creation, and cross-functional bridge building- Financial performance to ensure profitability and sustainable results- C-level partnerships- Brand reputation and corporate communications - Market growth opportunity and initiative identification- Organizational thought leadership in the marketing and communications industry

Experience

1. Partner

   Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners

   Jan 2003 — Present

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism with a minor in Political Science